Four journalists decide to film a documentary about the ancient legend of the Devil Baby of São Bernardo. This is the last chance the team has to keep their jobs.

A strange man meets a seemingly ordinary child.

After the release of his first film, director Jefferson committed suicide. His sister, Mayara, gathered a film crew in search of answers to the possible motivations for this tragedy.

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.